Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
135
away
Chemistry
Elite
Utah JazzJazz
74
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 36 | 47 | 31 | 135 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 16 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 74 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Celtics rolled past the Jazz 135-74. Celtics' starting five clicked while the Jazz looked disjointed. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.